Patents by Inventor Edward Tavino

Edward Tavino has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Shoe construction having an energy return system
    Patent number: 5561920
    Abstract: A shoe construction having an energy return system together with features providing cushioning and stability. The energy return system includes a rigid frame having a torsional rigidity bar in the midfoot area integrally connecting annular walls in the forefoot and heel areas of the midsole. A net of monofilaments or fibers is secured under tension in the areas defined by the annular walls with the net positioned over an open area in the midsole. A cantilevered system of support pads is positioned in the arch area to support the medial side of the midfoot.The energy return system also includes a rigid frame having annular walls in the heel area. A net of fibers is secured under tension in the area defined by the heel annular walls. The open areas can have inserted within them a variety of inserts to view the components of the energy return system from outside the shoe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Assignee: Hyde Athletic Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth D. Graham, Bernie Allen, Michael Kirk, Stephen Francis, Edward Tavino, Kenton Geer, Gary J. Troy
  • Sweet spot sole construction
    Patent number: 5070629
    Abstract: A shoe construction having an energy return system together with features providing cushinoning and stability. The energy return system includes a rigid frame having a torsional rigidity bar in the midfoot area integrally connecting annular walls in the forefoot and heel areas of the midsole. A net of monofilaments or fibers is secured under tension in the areas defined by the annular walls with the net positioned over an open area in the midsole. A cantilevered system of support pads is positioned in the arch area to support the medial side of the midfoot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1991
    Assignee: Hyde Athletic Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth D. Graham, Bernie Allen, Edward Tavino, Kenton Geer, Gary J. Troy, Stephen Francis